2018 Cooper S - common issues?

[kentlad]

Hi, we looked at a 2018 Cooper yesterday & seeing a Cooper S today. Is there anything I should be watching out for outside of the usual boot seals & door paint rub / rust problem?

[kentlad]

PT1984 said:

Apart from the boot seal, ours was 100% reliably during our 4 years ownership. Ours was a F55 MCS.

Thanks! That’s encouraging. Left a deposit on a car today! 18 plate post LCI, 58k miles. MCS too! Can’t wait to pick it up!

[kentlad]

PT1984 said:

Just make sure it’s had the services on time.

Engine Oil Service every two years (or 18,000 miles – whichever comes first).

I would move it to a year. Two years is just too long. Did the interim oil service myself. Cheap as chips for the peace of mind.

Noted. Thanks! Already looking at small mods for it & it won’t even be mine! Could be a slippery slope….